3 month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To design, develop, and maintain high‑quality management and statutory reports within the MRI (Capita ONE) system to support Children’s Services, particularly SEND and Education. The role works closely with service stakeholders to translate business and statutory requirements into accurate, reliable, and efficient reporting solutions that support operational delivery, informed decision‑making, and service improvement.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Design, develop, and maintain reports using Crystal Reports against the MRI (Capita ONE) database.
Extract, manipulate, and analyse complex datasets to produce accurate and meaningful reports.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting outputs.
Validate report results and investigate discrepancies as required.
Document report logic, specifications, and processes to support future maintenance and development.
Work closely with Children’s Services, SEND, Education, and wider stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
Ensure all reporting solutions comply with data governance, information security, and data protection requirements.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience working with MRI (Capita ONE) systems.
Strong hands‑on experience with Crystal Reports.
Experience using SQL to query and manipulate relational databases.
Experience producing operational and performance reports to support service delivery.
Experience working with complex datasets and translating business requirements into reporting solutions.

Essential Qualifications Required

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
Degree or equivalent professional experience in IT, Data, Analytics, or a related discipline (desirable).
Strong understanding of relational databases and data structures.
Knowledge of key Capita ONE modules, such as SEND or Admissions (desirable).

Additional information to note

MRI Capita ONE Report Writer